Automation in Geotechnical Design – It’s Time to Change

Synopsis:

Geotechnical Engineers always work with complicated terrains and geologies, which are usually interpreted from the point cloud data based on topographical survey, LiDAR data, geophysical survey and ground investigation boreholes. In the old days, these data were mapped or modelled and transformed to 2D sections for subsequent design, which may not be fully understood in 3D space to produce a holistic design. With the advancement of computing power and the development of digital tools, they enable Engineers to work and visualize their design in a 3D environment. In this seminar, we will showcase how to apply Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino) in routine foundation, site formation and excavation and lateral support (ELS) designs. With the aid of Grasshopper, which is a visual programming language running within Rhino, we will discuss the design workflow and algorithms to automate geotechnical design supplemented by case examples.

About the Speaker:

Ir Alvin K M Lam…